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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,067.76, 58,051.79 and 23,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,067.76, 58,051.79 and 23,204.88 is: 32,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,067.76 : 58,051.79 = 23,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,067.76/58,051.79 = 23,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,067.76x = 58,051.79 × 23,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,067.76x = 1,347,084,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,084,791.73/42,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,021.79

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